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Open Days and Visits
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Open Days

We're so excited to welcome you here in Durham for our Pre-application Open Days.

We can't wait for you to experience everything that Durham has to offer during our first set of Open Days on Friday 16th June and Saturday 17th June. If you haven't already, you can book your place now! You'll be able to visit Departments and Colleges and find out more about what it is like to be a student at Durham University. Come along and chat with staff and students, view a wide range of our facilities and ask any questions that you might have! We're looking forward to welcoming you!
Book your place now!
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Guides

  • Open Day Guide

    We're still working on finalising our Open Day Guide for 2023 with all of the updated information. In the meantime, take a look at the linked guide from 2022 to see what a typical Durham University Open Day looks like!

    Durham river and Cathedral view

  • Colleges Guide

    Please check out our Colleges Guide which will provide you with information about each of our Undergraduate Colleges and will help you to choose which ones you might like to visit during the Open Day!

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Open Day Guide

We're still working on finalising our Open Day Guide for 2023 with all of the updated information. In the meantime, take a look at the linked guide from 2022 to see what a typical Durham University Open Day looks like!

Durham river and Cathedral view

Colleges Guide

Please check out our Colleges Guide which will provide you with information about each of our Undergraduate Colleges and will help you to choose which ones you might like to visit during the Open Day!

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Event Bursary

You may be entitled to an Event Bursary of up to £200 total to help with the cost of attending the Open Day (up to £150 travel, up to £50 accommodation). Please read through our Bursary Eligibility to find out more information. We will be opening for bursary applications very soon so please keep an eye on this page for more information about how to apply! 

Bursary Eligibility

Read through our Bursary Eligibility to find information about the criteria
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Applications opening soon!

We will be opening for bursary applications very soon. Please keep checking for more information about how to apply.
The travel bursary claim desk at an open day
If you have any questions please 'Ask Us'

Parking

There's no car parking provision in the University car parks. Parking in Durham City Centre and Park and Ride car parks is available. Find out more about parking on the Durham County Council website. We strongly encourage all visitors to use public transport to travel to Durham where possible.
Durham County Council Website
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Tourist Information

Durham is a beautiful, historic city with so much to see and do. If you've never visited Durham before, then you may want some extra information about the area. We've included links to the This is Durham website and the Durham Pointers website, both of which are extremely valuable resources! 

 

  • This is Durham

    The official Durham Tourism website, This is Durham provides a range of information such as places to stay, things to do and helpful tips for planning your trip.

  • Durham Pointers

    The Durham Pointers are a group of Durham Tourist Information volunteers who are located in the Durham Market Place on set days and times. They are able to provide valuable visitor assistance and expertise about the city!

This is Durham

The official Durham Tourism website, This is Durham provides a range of information such as places to stay, things to do and helpful tips for planning your trip.

Durham Pointers

The Durham Pointers are a group of Durham Tourist Information volunteers who are located in the Durham Market Place on set days and times. They are able to provide valuable visitor assistance and expertise about the city!
Any further questions you can 'Ask Us' directly!

Accommodation & Refreshments

  • Accommodation

    If you're travelling far, you might want to stay the night in Durham either before or after the Open Day. You can find a list of places to stay in Durham here.

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  • Refreshments

    You may be able to pre-purchase a packed lunch to collect on the day - check back soon for the booking link.

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Accommodation

If you're travelling far, you might want to stay the night in Durham either before or after the Open Day. You can find a list of places to stay in Durham here.

Bedroom

Refreshments

You may be able to pre-purchase a packed lunch to collect on the day - check back soon for the booking link.

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Interactive Google Map

View our Interactive Google Map to help you navigate your way around the city and to help you to find key areas and buildings that you might want to visit during the Open Days
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University student
The collegiate structure is a defining characteristic of Durham University. It’s extremely reassuring to be part of an active, close-knit community with a vested interest in your welfare and development, both in your career and personal life.
Jack Panter
Physics PhD, Grey College